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T ie Rio Grande Herald-Thursday, October 8, 2009, Page 2
IBC's Aldrete honored as
Corporate Executive of Year
SAN ANTONIO — The
San Antonio Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
recently announced 1BC
Bank's Eddie Aldrete as the
organization's 2009
Corporate Executive of the
Year. This award recognizes
Aldrete's accomplishments
and work as an advocate for
small business issues and
immigration reform. Aldrete
is a Senior Vice President
for IBC Bank, and was
honored at the chamber's
annual Business Awards
Banquet on September 30 at
the Marriott Rivercenter in
San Antonio. Texas.
"Leadership isn't defined
by what you say but by what
you do, and it is for that
reason I am honored and
proud to be a part of the
Hispanic Chamber, an
organization that leads by
example," Aldrete said. "1
have had the privilege of
working with the chamber
for many years and I have
seen first-hand the impact an
organization like this can
make when we work
together. It truly is an honor
and privilege to work side by
side my colleagues on the
board, the chamber members
and executive staff as we
forge ahead to conquer our
goals."
As IBC's senior vice
president in charge of Public
Affairs, San Antonio-based
Aldrete monitors local and
federal legislation that
directly impacts the bank,
the financial industry as well
as a host of other issues
including international trade
and immigration reform. He
also directs the promotion of
infrastructure development
and economic growth in the
communities th?r IBC Bank
serves. Aldrete ii the bank's
spokesperson 'lited to
border related issues in his
role as treasurer of the
Texas Border Coalition.
Aldrete has more than 25
years of experience in
strategic communications,
media relations and political,
governmental and public
affairs. He works with
advocacy groups sharing
similar ideas, including the
Alliance for Security and
Trade (AST), the Texas
Border Coalition and Texas
Employers for Immigration
Reform (TEIR). Prior to
joining IBC. Aldrete served
as a managing director with
Public Strategies, a strategic
communications firm, and
also spent nearly a decade
heading up Aldrete
Communications and
Aldrete & Terrell. He has
also served as an advisor to a
variety of corporations
including communications
firms, hospital management
organizations and financial
investment firms.
County Tax A/C gives
August 2009 report
Starr County Tax
Assessor/Collector Carmen
A. Pena reported on county
tax collections for August
2009 at the special meeting
of the County
Commissioners on Monday
morning, Sept. 28.
The grand total collected
for August 2009 was
$223,381.92. The county's
share for delinquent years,
including County and
FM/FC only, was
$141,168.30.
August 2009 overall
collections showed an
increase of $6522.59 from
the August 2008 total of
$216,850.33.
August 2009 delinquent
collections totaled
$126,260.04, an increase of
$2845.70 from the August
2008 figure of $123,414.34.
Attorney's fees were
deducted for both years.
During August 2009,
collections at the Roma
substation totaled $3137.10.
From Oct. 1 through Aug.
31, a total of $1,123,054.75
was collected at the Roma
substation.
Collections at the new La
Victoria substation totaled
$3471.21 during August
2009. From Oct. 1 through
Aug. 31, that substation
recorded $182,964.44 in
collections.
The 2008 tax levy totals
$13,291,824.82. From Oct. 1
through June 30, 90.74
percent of the 2008 tax levy,
or $12,060,634.93, had been
collected.
Aldrete currently serves as
chair of the government
affairs committee of the San
Antonio Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce and also sits
on the Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute
board of directors, and the
board of the Free Trade
Alliance. He serves on the
Accreditation Board of the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce,
the only national program
that recognizes chambers for
effective organizational
procedures and outstanding
contributions toward
positive change in their
communities. Aldrete
previously served on the
board of the San Antonio
Symphony, San Antonio
Public Library Foundation,
and ACCION Texas.
The San Antonio Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
(SAHCC) is San Antonio's
resource and advocate for
Hispanic businesses that
develops programs to inspire
and foster Hispanic
leadership and
entrepreneurship. In addition
to Aldrete's award, the
SAHCC is honoring five
other individuals with
recognitions including
Business Owner of the Year.
Rising Star of the Year,
Community Service Award,
Economic Empowerment
Award and Lifetime
Achievement Award.
"Eddie has been a valuable
member of our growing
organization for many years,
and his hard work and
dedication are evident in this
well-deserved recognition,"
President aad CEO of the
San Antonio Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
Ramiro Cavazos said. "He is
committed to seeing San
Antonio and the Hispanic
community succeed, and we
are excited to see how he
and other members of our
organization will continue
adding to the growth and
success of our great city."
International Bancshares
Corporation (NASDAQ:
IBOC) is an $11.5 billion
multi-bank financial holding
company headquartered in
Laredo, Texas, with more
than 275 facilities and more
than 435 A TMs serving 104
communities in Texas and
Oklahoma.
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loss and fiome budget cuts.
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Sorority celebrates international theme
Texas Delta Theta Master of Beta Sigma Phi is celebrating the 2009-10 International theme,
"Share our Passport to Adventure" with its programs on countries all around the world.
Pictured are members at a recent meeting held in the home of Vangie Anderson with
President Sonja Smith presiding.
Texas Delta Theta Master
begins new chapter year
"Share our Passport to
Adventure" is the theme of
Beta Sifna Phi for the 2009-
10 chapter year. In keeping
with the theme, Texas Delta
Theta Master has planned a
year of programs on
countries all around the
world.
Beginning Day was held at
Denny's with Alma Gloria
T. Gonzalez serving as
hostess and Josie Guerra
acting as program chairman.
President Sonja Smith gave
the welcome back message
and presided during the
business session. Mrs.
Guerra gave the explanation
of the theme from
International, distributed the
yearbooks, and reviewed i!ie
programs for the year, as
well as the social calendar
and the service activities.
Vangie Anderson hosted
the first regular meeting,
held in her home with Mrs.
Smith presiding. A program
on Australia, the "Land
down Under," was presented
by Celia Barrera. She gave a
brief history of the island
country and highlighted
some ol tiie main attractions
of this beautiful continent.
Members gathered for a
dutch treat dinner at Caro's
for their second meeting in
September, with Sonja
Smith presiding. Program
chairman Nelda Laurel took
members on a virtual tour of
London, England,
encouraging members to see
this city on a walking tour,
plus a ride on a double-
decker bus Stops were
made at Kensington Gardens
and its parks, including the
Princess Diana Playground
for children. Several palaces
were recommended,
including Kensington Palace
and Buckingham Palace for
the changing of the guard.
Other stops were made at
Hyde Park, museums and art
galleries, as well as the
Tower of London and St.
Paul's Cathedral. Afternoon
tea was served on Piccadilly
to round out this virtual tour.
Cuellar votes to protect seniors
from Medicare premium spike
Washington, D.C. - On
Thursday, Sept. 14.
Congressman Henry Cuellar
(TX-28) voted to pass the
Medicare Premium Fairness
Act which will spare 1 I
million seniors from
unexpected increases in then
2010 Medicare Part B
premiums.
Without congressional
action, these seniors would
have seen increases between
$ 15 and $30 a month.
"We have an obligation to
protect our seniors and their
health care," said
Congressman Cuellar. "This
act will save over ten million
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seniors from a harsh increase
in their Medicare premiums.
This is good news for
seniors on fixed incomes."
With this action, 2010 Part
B Premiums will remain at
$96.40 per month.
Among those seniors who
will benefit from this bill are
low-income dual eligibles,
new Medicare enrollees and
enrollees whose Medicare
premiums are not deducted
from their Social Security
checks.
Due to the recession, the
cost of living adjustment for
Social Security will likely be
zero in 2010. Nearly three
quarters of Medicare
enrollees are protected from
increases because their
Medicare Part B premiums
cannot rise above the Social
Security cost of living
adjustment (COLA).
But 11 million other Part B
enrollees don't fall under the
same protections and would
be required to pay the
increase for those who do.
"It is unfair to ask one
group of seniors to carry the
burden for another," said
Cuellar. "This act makes it
fair for all seniors in the
Medicare Part B program."
Currently. 42 million
seniors and people with
c'isabilities are enrolled in
Medicare Part B, which
covers physician services
and outpatient care.
Low-income seniors who
receive benefits from both
Medicare and Medicaid, new
Medicare enrollees, and
seniors with incomes above
S85.000 (if they are single)
and $170,000 (for couples)
are now protected under this
act passed in Congress by a
vote of 406 to 18.
I he bill is endorsed by
groups such as AARP, the
National Committee to
Preserve Social Security and
Medicare, the Center for
Medicare Advocacy and the
Alliance for Retired
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Roberts, Kenneth. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 40, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 8, 2009, newspaper, October 8, 2009; Edinburg, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth196380/m1/2/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.